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P6 LNW

1996 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,136 mi
Last recorded90,136 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 LNW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,136 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 90,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 86,941 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 86,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,496 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 85,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,722 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 82,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 79,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres have cracks on inner walls

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 72,501 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 66,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 57,536 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,536 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 52,959 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 50,946 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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P6 LNW is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 165,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P6 LNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P6 LNW registered?

P6 LNW is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P6 LNW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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